Nightmare

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Nameless, Nightmare, Neglect Words Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Constance La France. Date written: 11/22/2023

          the loss of a child 
    defies the law of nature;
         a living nightmare.
  children bury their parents
 and not the other way round.
 
             it's unthinkable.
a most painful kiss goodbye;
        absolute nightmare
  that parents live every day, 
and there's no waking from it.

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/26/2023 9:25:00 PM

" children bury their parents and not the other way round" - poignantly beautiful. Congratulations!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/27/2023 4:16:00 AM

Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/26/2023 8:36:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful yet sad write. I know couples that have done this. So very heartbreaking. Have a great/wonderful day writing away...........

Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/27/2023 4:16:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula:-)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/23/2023 5:41:00 AM

Heartbreaking and sadly so true! A potent write my friend.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/23/2023 6:29:00 AM

Thank you very much, Vijay:-)